Houthis Claim Missile Attack On 4 Ships Linked To US, UK & Israel

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Yemen’s Houthi rebels have announced multiple military operations against ships they claim are linked to the US, UK and Israel.

According to Yahya Saree, a spokesperson for the Iran-aligned group, the attacks occurred across several crucial maritime regions.

In a televised statement on Houthi-owned Al Masirah television, Saree identified the targeted vessels as the container ship MSC Unific, the chemical tankers Delonix and Lucky Sailor, and the UK Navy’s Anvil Point auxiliary vessel.

The strikes, reportedly carried out with cruise missiles, took place in the Arabian Sea, Red Sea, Mediterranean Sea, and Indian Ocean.

The MSC Unific, which is allegedly linked to Israel, was targeted in the Arabian Sea, while the Delonix, a US oil tanker, was attacked for the second time this week in the Red Sea.

The Lucky Sailor, which operates in the Mediterranean Sea, and the UK’s Anvil Point in the Indian Ocean were also targeted.

The Houthis claim that their activities are in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, citing heightened regional tensions.

Since mid-November, the group has increased drone and missile operations in crucial shipping routes, targeting ships that they believe support Israeli interests.

Reuters or other news agencies have not independently verified the Houthis’ claims.

The US and UK launched Operation Prosperity Guardian to protect Red Sea navigation in response to rising maritime threats.

This attempt comes after US and UK forces launched retaliation strikes on Houthi military bases in Yemeni territory.

The situation highlights the region’s unstable geopolitical dynamics.

Ongoing disputes threaten global maritime security and necessitate international actions to maintain peace and security in the crucial shipping routes.

Reference: Reuters, TASS

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